Sapp still jawing off

NFL retiree Warren Sapp built a reputation as a mouthy defensive tackle before and during his stay with the Raiders.

Well, it looks like he’s not done talking yet.

Sapp used an an interview with Michael Silver of yahoo.com to take a shot at running back LaMont Jordan, praise new running back Darren McFadden and critique what is wrong the Raiders’ defense.

Sapp on Jordan: “After three games last season, LaMont Jordan led the NFL in rushing. But LaMont is like the worst offseason running back I’ve ever been around; he was out of shape and couldn’t keep it going.”

Jordan is due $4.7 million next season, and it’s widely assumed he’ll be cut after June 1 when the cap hit lessens. However, one league source familiar with the organization said owner Al Davis hasn’t made that call yet — and that Jordan could very well be back for another year.

Sapp on the defense: “(That’s) a team with 3-4 personnel, but they’re running a 4-3 system.”

Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan was asked Sunday if the Raiders would use more 3-4 schemes next season. For context, the look on his face indicated that had a snowball’s chance.

“Down the road, we’ll see,” Ryan said. “Anything’s possible. But we like what we have and how our defense is setting up and we’re looking forward to working with them and improving and being an outstanding unit.”

For the record, Ryan tried a 3-4 defense with Sapp in 2004. The project was scrapped as an abject failure.

And while we’re on the subject, Ryan had nothing but great things to say about Sapp.

“Warren Sapp’s a Hall of Fame player and a Hall of Fame person so it’s going to be tough (to replace him). But life goes on and it’s great he went out on his own terms in retirement. I wish him nothing but the best. But obviously you have a Hall of Fame player around, they’re not around very much. They’re around in our building but most people, you don’t see them everyday. But he’s special, no question about it.”